Excellent Antique American Blue Flower Decorated 2 Gallon Jug by New York Stoneware Company Fort Edwards - Circa Mid 1800s

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This really is a Great Looking - Outstanding Example an Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Spirits Jug. Circa Mid 19th … Read more This really is a Great Looking - Outstanding Example an Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Spirits Jug. Circa Mid 19th Century. It is Embossed with a Number 2 Indicating its Two Gallon Storage Capacity and Signed by the Well Documented Maker "NEW YORK STONEWARE COMPANY in FORT EDWARDS. It is Rendered in a "Beehive" Form and it has a Classic American Salt Glaze Exterior. The Front of the Jug has a Exceptionally Nice Gracefully and Well Executed Hand Decorated Cobalt Blue Stylized Flower Decoration. In Addition it has a Very Uniform Allover Greige Salt Glaze Color with No Surface Kiln Flaws.

Back in the Day These Types of Stoneware Items were a Necessity in Most of Americas Farms and Household's and They were Made - Intended For Everyday Utilitarian Use. These Types of Jugs were Commonly Used to Store Liquids such as Ciders, Vinegar, Ales, Liquors & Spirits, Spring Water Etc. It is in Excellent Overall Original Condition and it Displays Beautifully. It has No Damage and No Repairs - No Kiln Flaws.
It is in Strong - Sound and Perfectly Usable if so Desired.

It Measures Overall Approx.
14 inches Tall.
9 Inches Long - Wide. See less